The NSW Waratahs will fight for their finals chance as they travel to Dunedin to face the Highlanders.
The Waratahs are hungry for a rebound performance after a disappointing defeat to the Western Force at home.
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Flyhalf Jack Debreczeni celebrates his 100th Super Rugby game, with Jake Gordon taking the captaincy in the absence of Matt Philip.
As for the Highlanders, they sit in a similar position, needing to keep winning to improve their chances of reaching the finals.
Their hopes are boosted by the return of winger Caleb Tangitau, cleared after a concussion.
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HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan de Groot (co-c), Jack Taylor, Angus Ta'avao, Tomas Lavanini, Mitch Dunshea, Te Kamaka Howden, Lucas Casey, Nikora Broughton, Adam Lennox, Cameron Millar, Jonah Lowe, Timoci Tavatavanawai (co-c), Jona Nareki, Caleb Tangitau, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens
Replacements: Soane Vikena, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Saula Ma'u, Oliver Haig, Sean Withy, Folau Fakatava, Taine Robinson, Xavier Tito-Harris
WARATAHS (1-15): Isaac Kailea, Ethan Dobbins, Dan Botha, Miles Amatosero, Angus Blyth, Angus Scott-Young, Charlie Gamble, Pete Samu, Jake Gordon (c), Jack Debreczeni, Sid Harvey, Lawson Creighton, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Andrew Kellaway, Max Jorgensen
Replacements: Folau Fainga'a, Jack Barrett, Apolosi Ranawai, Clem Halaholo, Leafi Talataina, Teddy Wilson, Jack Bowen, Harry Potter
Referee: Damon Murphy
Assistant Referees: Jordan Way, George Myers
TMO: James Leckie
The Highlanders' clash with the Waratahs will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport.
Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 2:00 pm with kickoff expected at 2:35 pm.
